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Code girls: the untold story of the American women code breakers of World War II
(Large Print)

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Published:
New York, NY : Hachette Books, [2017].
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 620 pages (large print), 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:

Description

Documents the contributions of more than ten thousand American women who served as codebreakers during World War II, detailing how their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and enabled their subsequent careers.

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Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Mundy, L. (2017). Code girls: the untold story of the American women code breakers of World War II. First edition. New York, NY, Hachette Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Mundy, Liza, 1960-. 2017. Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II. New York, NY, Hachette Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Mundy, Liza, 1960-, Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II. New York, NY, Hachette Books, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Mundy, Liza. Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II. First edition. New York, NY, Hachette Books, 2017.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780316352536, 0316352535, 9780316439893, 0316439894
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.7, 10 Points
Lexile measure:
1050

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 559-620).
Description
Documents the contributions of more than ten thousand American women who served as codebreakers during World War II, detailing how their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and enabled their subsequent careers.

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